JUVE Comment

The patent attorneys at this respected Cologne IP firm enjoy a good reputation for their prosecution work, where KSW is one of the most visible outfits for chemicals patents, as well as boasting a strong position in work for the pharmaceuticals industry. The patent attorneys occasionally litigate with external lawyers. The steady development of long-established client relationships resulted in the firm hiring a patent attorney with technical expertise in chemical patents.

Strengths

Patent filing and litigation related to the pharmaceuticals, biotech and chemicals sectors.

Recommended individuals

Dr. Hans-Peter Jönsson, Dr. Jörg Helbing, Jochen Hilleringmann (all patent attorneys).

Team

15 patent attorneys

Practice

All-round IP activity focusing on patent filing with a broad technical spectrum. Opposition and nullity suits and infringement proceedings conducted in cooperation with external lawyers. Trademarks and unfair competition by the firm’s own lawyers. Clients include a number of international corporates (US and Asia).

Clients

Public knowledge: filing for German Aerospace Center, Oerlikon, Becton Dickinson; litigation for Apex regarding medical products and LED manufacturer.